Seasons for Growth

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Seasons for Growth Program

Learning to live with change and loss

Change and loss are issues that affect all of us at some stage in our lives. At Ultimo Public School we recognise that when changes occur in families through death, separation, divorce or related circumstances, young people may benefit from learning how to manage these changes effectively. This is why we offer a very successful education program called Seasons for Growth.

This program runs for eight weeks and is facilitated in small groups. It is based on research which highlights the importance of social support and the need to practise new skills to cope effectively with change and loss. The program focuses on issues such as self-esteem, managing feelings, problem-solving, decision-making, effective communication and support networks.

If you think your son or daughter would benefit from participating in Seasons for Growth we encourage you to speak to your child’s class teacher or contact any of the trained facilitators, i.e. Mr Strachan, Ms Ho’are, Mrs DeDear and Ms Ternovy.